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Health and Public Service Division
Career Pathway
Gerontology Pathway
G e r o n t o l o g y B a s i c s
I n t e r n a l C e r t i f i c a t e ( 1 2 C r e d i t s )
This certificate enhances the skills of anyone whose work may include providing care to aging populations.
Health Service Assistant Home Health Aide
Transportation Specialist
C a r e e r O p p o r t u n i t i e s
Wage Range: $10.50-12.75/hr
Gerontology
A s s o c i a t e D e g r e e ( 6 6 c r e d i t s )
This program provide individuals the knowledge and skills needed to provide seamless quality service to older adults and their families. Gerontology career pathways include a wide variety of service and leadership opportunities .
District Service Provider Social Service Coordinator
Advocacy Specialist Benefits Coordinator
C a r e e r O p p o r t u n i t i e s
Wage Range: $15.50-25.00/hr
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www.westerntc.edu/university -transfer Transcripted Credit options vary
from program to program.
Possible Credit for Prior Learning
varies from program to program.
Please contact the Welcome Center for further details
This pathway is a shared program between Western Technical College and Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC).
Many of the courses can be taken through Western but certain course have to completed through NWTC.
Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access your education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs,
education and career progression. All credits earned apply towards your next credential and provides new
opportunities or increased wages.
Course
Number Course Description Cr.
Term
1
10103101 Introduction to Microsoft Word 1 X
10520150 Intro to Gerontology 3 X X
10544202 Physical Aspects of Aging 3 X X
10801195 Written Communication 3 X
10809198 Intro to Psychology 3 X
NWTC* College Success Skills 1 X
Term 2
NWTC* Healthy Aging 3 X
NWTC* Social Gerontology 3 X
10544205 Intro to Alzheimer’s and Dementia 3 X X
10801196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 X
10804123 Math w/Business Apps 3 X
10809188 Developmental Psychology 3 X
Term 3
10102126 Business Financials 3 X
10106106 Quality Customer Service 3 X
NWTC* Death and Dying 3 X
10544207 Legal and Ethical Issues of Aging 3 X X
NWTC* Generations and Diversity 3 X
10809172 Intro to Diversity Studies 3 X
10104114 Marketing Principles 3 X
Term 4
10196191 Supervision 3 X
NWTC* Developing Gerontology Professional 3 X
NWTC* Programs & Services Aging 3 X
NWTC* Gerontology Internship 4 X
T o t a l C r e d i t H o u r s 12 66
Gerontology
Associate Degree
Gerontology Basics
Certificate
2017-18 Academic Year
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Health and Public Service Division
Career Pathway
Gerontology Pathway